Yesterday Dell has released the latest version of ThinOS, called 8.5_009.
As always with a major release, this one is packed full with new and updated features.
Here is a list:
– New Out-of-the-box experience: Do a factory reset and see yourself. Just make sure the client will not automatically get a wnos.ini, WDM or WMS config
Wyse Converter For PCs Now Available
This week Dell has released the Wyse Converter For PCs.
WC4PCs is a chargeable tool that can be installed on a Windows 7 or Windows 10 PC to literally convert it into a Thin Client.
This enables organizations to repurpose Windows 7 or Windows 10 PCs into fully optimized thin client-like devices with ease and simplicity. This vendor agnostic software runs on any Dell or non-Dell hardware.
A current limitation is that it only runs on english Windows OS. Non-english support will follow later this year.
WOW. So many new things to talk about – WMS, ThinOS, Easy Setup, Converter for PCs
Hi there, du to some technical issues I was not able to post about all the new stuff that just got release or is on the way. So sorry for that.
I will not talk a lot upfront but directly start with the content itself – as always.
First of all, as many of you already may have seen, Dell has released Wyse Management Suite 1.1.
Although this is just a .1 release, it is fully packed with new feature. Dell announced more that 20 new features in this release. I will only focus on a few of them.
Read more WOW. So many new things to talk about – WMS, ThinOS, Easy Setup, Converter for PCs
How to upgrade ThinOS correctly
As I got more and more request on how to upgrade ThinOS device the correct way, I thought it would be a good idea to write a small summary.
I will not explain how to upgrade the clients technically using a fileserver with /wnos folder, etc. This is something I assume you all know.
ThinOS is designed to upgrade or downgrade from any version to any version. However there are a few exceptions:
1) Units with new Dell Mac Address ranges require 8.1_027 or higher code. In newer 8.4_108 code there is actually blocking to prevent downgrades.
ThinOS 8.4_110 hotfix release available on Dell Digital Locker
On October 24th Dell has released the latest version of ThinOS on Dell Digital Locker. This is a free upgrade for all customers under ThinOS maintenance.
What’s new in version 8.4_110?
As this is mainly a hotfix release there is only one enhancement. This is the updated RTME package, which is now version 2.3.
Be aware:
Read more ThinOS 8.4_110 hotfix release available on Dell Digital Locker
Wyse 3040 now with wireless option available
Dell announced yesterday that the Wyse 3040 thin client with wireless option for ThinOS is now available. Both wired and wireless options of Wyse 3040 thin client with ThinOS come with 8GB Flash, 2GB RAM.
The wireless model in contrary to all other thin clients models will come with an integrated antenna.
How to use the Wyse Management Suite to automatically configure Wyse ThinOS clients
A friend of mine, Bruce Pless created this great video to demonstrate the usage of the new Wyse Management Suite to automatically configure Wyse ThinOS devices.
Something I do not want to hide from you.
Announcing availability of USB Imaging tool 2.1.4
Dell has announced a new version of its USB Imaging Tool.
The new version 2.14. has the following new features:
• Support for USB Keys with C-Type port
• New hardware/ OS platforms:
o Wyse 3040 thin client with ThinLinux
o Wyse 5060 thin client with Win10 IoTE
o Latitude 3480 mobile thin client with Win10 IoTE
You can download this version here in the Download section.
First mobile thin client available globally
Last week Dell officially annouced the release of the new Dell Wyse 3480 Latitude based Thin Client.
Equipped with Windows 10 IoT and available in more than 20 countries worldwide, Dell uses the well-known Latitude brand to create a mobile Thin Client.